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Medical advances mean that we are all living longer, which is fantastic! As we age, are there any ways to maintain a youthful healthy image, body and mind? It is true that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and being beautiful and happy on the inside allows a particular radiance and beauty that cannot be bought, from even the most expensive skin cream on the market.

Thankfully we can take action now, to give nature a helping hand in retaining a youthful image as the years roll by.

Eat healthily

As you age it is essential to eat a healthy diet and try to maintain a healthy weight. Avoiding fast weight loss, or fast weight gain is important for the elasticity in your skin. Major and fast weight loss can cause wrinkles and saggy skin, that only Cosmetic Clinic & Aesthetic Treatments can combat. If you lose weight slowly over a length of time your body will have time to adjust. Ensure you include lots of foods that contain omega 3 oils in your diet, examples of foods to include are oily fish and seeds. These are healthy oils that will support brain function and encourage skin, that is moisturised and supple.

Stay hydrated with water and pure fruit juices. Hydrated skin will look younger and brighter. Drinking enough fluids will also give you lots of energy as your body can function to its optimal ability.

Look after your skin

The single most important thing you can do for your skin is to protect it from the sun. UV rays are a major cause of wrinkles and can age the skin dramatically. Always use a sunscreen and pay particular attention to areas of the skin that receives the most exposure to the sun ie face, neck and arms.

Exfoliate your skin regularly as it helps with skin regeneration and leaves brighter, clearer skin. Moisturise daily. It is the process of moisturising that helps and you could consider using a natural moisturiser such as almond oil. There are of course many anti-ageing products on the market to consider too.

Exercise

As we age it is really important to focus on muscle core strength. Keeping your body strong will help support joints. Exercise gives you more energy and is also an excellent mood booster. Try to get out doors everyday and keep moving.

Hair

Like your skin, the texture of your hair changes as you age. Sometimes hair can become thinner, or it may become coarser, one thing is for sure, unless you are one of a lucky few you are likely to find an increasing amount of grey’s appearing. The obvious option is to colour your hair with dye, or you could totally embrace the grey – some people really suit it!

Choose a flattering hairstyle, you shouldn’t always opt for a shorter style just because you’re older – choose a style that really suits you!

Although we can;t turn back time, the above tips will help to slow down how aging has an effect on our bodies and appearance. The main focus should be to try and live a happy life, happiness shows on the outside and is truly beautiful!